The stories of Shelby County, IL
8 narrated audio stories from across Shelby County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Lake Shelbyville
How a Reservoir Rewrote Summer at Shelbyville
A federal reservoir that transformed local outdoor life and tourism.
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When the Law Came to Shelbyville
A traveling court made Shelbyville part courtroom, part crossroads drama.
Lake Shelbyville
When the River Valley Became a Fishing Lake
A flooded valley remade local life around fish, boats, and visitors.
Shelby County Fairgrounds
Where Pie Crust and Livestock Both Get Judged
At the Shelby County Fair, everyday skill becomes public honor.
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Naming a County for a Frontier Hero
How Shelby County got its name in 1827.
Lake Shelbyville
When the Kaskaskia Became Lake Shelbyville
How a dam project remade a river valley and central Illinois life.
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Where the River Made a County Seat
How Shelbyville’s river location helped make it Shelby County’s civic and trading hub.
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Lincoln Before the Legend
In Shelbyville, Lincoln’s fame began with ordinary cases and local juries.
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